Set on the steamy streets of Philadelphia in the summer of 1976, Night Catches Us tells the story of Marcus (Anthony Mackie), an ex-black panther who returns home to confront his past. But when he confronts Patricia (Kerry Washington), who has tried to move on from their shared history, sparks ignite. Filled with stellar performances, Night Catches Us is a unique view into a complex political world and heralds first time director Tanya Hamilton as a major talent.